Advancements and Future Directions in Clinical Psychosis
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: psychosis; neuropsychopharmacology; brain imaging; cannabinoids; cognitive neuroscience; prevention and early intervention in mental health
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: rehabilitation; recovery; supported accommodation; social psychiatry; digital health; epidemiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue "Advancements and Future Directions in Clinical Psychosis" aims at addressinh the evolving landscape of psychosis research by highlighting recent breakthroughs and identifying critical challenges in clinical practice. Despite progress in neurobiological understanding, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions, psychosis remains a complex and heterogeneous condition with significant unmet needs. Core problems include early detection, treatment resistance, and long-term functional outcomes. This collection seeks contributions that explore innovative diagnostic tools, personalized treatment strategies, neurocognitive and psychosocial approaches, and digital or AI-assisted interventions.
The scope encompasses original research, clinical trials, reviews, and translational studies focused on the schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary perspectives that bridge gaps between neuroscience, psychiatry, and public health.
Researchers, clinicians, and mental health professionals are encouraged to contribute their findings to foster collaborative advancement and shape future clinical frameworks. Through this mobilization, this Special Issue aspires to inform best practices and stimulate next-generation solutions in psychosis care.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in JCM.
Dr. Marco Colizzi
Dr. Alessandra Martinelli
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Brain Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- clinical psychosis
- schizophrenia spectrum disorders
- early detection of psychosis
- treatment-resistant psychosis
- long-term outcomes
- personalized psychiatry
- digital mental health
- AI in psychiatry
- neurocognitive interventions
- psychosocial therapies
- translational psychiatry
- interdisciplinary mental health
- psychosis clinical trials
- innovative diagnostic tools
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
